Improving road - Melrose Road, Olsen Avenue and Hayr Road intersection, Hillsborough

About the project

We’re making safety improvements at the intersection of Melrose Road, Olsen Avenue, and Hayr Road. These changes are in response to community concerns about the high number of crashes in this area.

A crash study found that many incidents are caused by drivers turning too quickly and having limited visibility when giving way on Melrose Road. Our planned upgrades aim to make this intersection safer for everyone.

The changes we're making:

• Wider footpaths and extended kerbs on both corners of the intersection to make crossing safer for everyone.
• Extended median strip on the west side, giving vehicles a safe place to wait before turning into Olsen Avenue or Hayr Road.
• Upgraded pram crossings with new tactile pavers, including outside 80 Olsen Avenue, and a reshaped grass berm.
• Skid-resistant road surface on the southbound lane before and through the intersection to help vehicles stop more safely.
• New signage and road markings to support these changes.

Benefit for your community:

• Safer footpaths: Wider footpaths reduce the distance for pedestrians to cross.
• Improved road safety: The changes will help reduce the speed of cars turning at the intersection.
• Better visibility: Relocating pram crossings helps drivers and pedestrians see each other more easily.
• More accessible crossing: Upgrading pram crossings with tactile pavers helps visually impaired people find their way to the crossing.

• These improvements will be installed by March 2026.
• Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
• We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.

How to contact us

If you'd like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there's anything we've missed, email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz or leave us a comment below by 13 October 2025.